Angelina's Dance Recital

For the last year, we've driving to Fargo (well, mainly it's me doing the driving back and forth) so Angelina can learn dance at the Camria Ballet Academy. She was given permission to 'just' take Friday tap classes last year, since we were driving from so far away and Friday was the day we were already planning to be in town - almost every week.

The biggest factor in continuing to take classes at Camria was the instructor; she's fantastic and so knowledgeable about dance. I also appreciate how she organizes her class dances into a real SHOW for the recital. This year, the title of the recital was "The Firebird's Feather". Her tap class performed a number called Woodland Elves.

Angelina as a Woodland Elf.

She was also chosen for a ballet trio - The Flower Pixies. This is a colorful and beautiful costume! Yes, I do let my daughter wear make-up for the dance recitals. It was the one time of year as a little girl that 'I' was able to and I remember so looking forward to it. So, that's my little indulgence for my only girl..

Then, the other thing about dance recitals is the 'hair'! It must be put up in a bun or braids and loose hairs must be sprayed down tight. This year's special requirement was that a hat needed to be worn, so mom had to get a little creative. I think it turned out cute!

Below is a final picture ... on stage ... in her Flower Pixie costume.